Heart month

February is American Heart Month. Steps to take to keep your heart healthy. Molly Zisk - The Orange County Register

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Heart Disease Awareness

Many people have hearts on their minds as they move into February. This month not only holds the holiday built to celebrate love, Valentine’s Day, but also marks American Heart Month, which is an excellent time to educate yourself on heart health. Led by the American Heart Association, this federally designated awareness month sets out to remind people to focus on maintaining healthy hearts and to help raise heart disease awareness with their families, friends and communities. When we take…

Conversation hearts are out. Conversations about heart health are in: February is American Heart Month.